1910.119(d)(3)(ii): Documenting Good Engineering Practice
Employers must document that process equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
Key takeaways
- 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) is part of OSHA's general industry standards (29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart H).
- OSHA cited it 48 times in the last 3 years, in 47 inspections, with $413,156 in current penalties.
- Most citations: TX (8), PA (7), NY (4).
- Related part: 1910.119(d) Process safety information (190 citations).
- Free 5-minute toolbox talk for your crew below.
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What this rule covers
29 CFR 1910.119(d)(3)(ii) is one requirement inside 1910.119 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals, an OSHA general industry standard (Part 1910, Subpart H). The official text below is copied word for word from the Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). The numbers, injury cases and training on this page show how OSHA enforces it on real job sites.
Official text
(ii) The employer shall document that equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices. 48 citations
Source: eCFR, text current as of 2026-10-15. Read all of 1910.119.
Where and how often it was cited
| Year | Citations |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 24 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 7 |
Top states: TX (8), PA (7), NY (4), OK (4), MI (3)
Largest penalties
| Employer | Location | Penalty for this rule |
|---|---|---|
| INTERTAPE POLYMER CORP | MARYSVILLE, MI | $44,100 |
| BCP INGREDIENTS, INC. | VERONA, MO | $31,250 |
| ARC AUTOMOTIVE, INC. | HARTSVILLE, TN | $30,000 |
| AMERICOLD LOGISTICS, LLC | MOUNTVILLE, PA | $16,550 |
| BCP INGREDIENTS, INC. | VERONA, MO | $16,550 |
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OSHA interpretation letters
- PSM and Aerosol (Flammable Gas) Containers Stored in Warehouses/Distribution Centers (2019-06-28)
- PSM compliance for ammonia refrigeration systems. (2006-07-12)
Related parts of this rule
- 1910.119(d) Process safety information 190 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process 135 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i) 83 citations
- 1910.119(d)(2) Information pertaining to the technology of the process 38 citations
- 1910.119(d)(2)(i) 36 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(B) 30 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(i)(D) 14 citations
- 1910.119(d)(3)(iii) 2 citations
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Frequently asked questions
What must be documented for PSM equipment?
That equipment complies with recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices.
Who is responsible for the documentation?
The employer.
Which rule is this?
1910.119(d)(3)(ii), process safety information.
About this page
Sources
- 29 CFR 1910.119 (eCFR), text current as of 2026-10-15
- U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data: OSHA inspections, citations and accident records, copied nightly; data as of 2026-10-21
3-year window. Federal OSHA only; state-plan rules are not counted. Plain-language text is a summary, not legal advice; the official text controls. Black Belt Safety is not part of OSHA or the Department of Labor.